under a cloud
under a cloud
Meaning
- under suspicion
- to become out of favour or to be in trouble
- to be seen as being dishonest, suspicious, untrusted etc.
- not be trusted
- suspected of some wrong doing, damaged reputation, humiliation
Example Sentences
- The luxury transport industry is under a cloud at the moment after newspapers revealed that many indulged in illegal activities.
- Recent corruption charges on the ruling political party have made every government action under a cloud.
- Until proven innocent, every manager of the company is under a cloud.
- Ever since his family found out of his theft, he has been under a cloud.
- The coach resigned under a cloud over his outdated yet stubborn rules and regulations.
- Although the inquiry is underway after goods were found missing from the warehouse, the storekeeper was asked to resign on suspicion of stealing and he left under a cloud.
- The luxury transport industry is presently under a cloud after newspapers revealed that many indulged in illegal activities.
- Sudden death of his close friend has made him under the cloud.
Origin
The origins of the phrase can be traced back to the dark medieval times (around early 14th and 15th century) where dark clouds represented ominous misfortune and hard / bad luck. This phrase figuratively means that a black cloud is hanging over someone.